Could you please confirm if the 7th of December is still available? If not, could you check the availability for the 4th of January?

We have 15 spots available on the 07 Dec 2025 departure. We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 200 is required to confirm your space.

What is the best time to do this trip?

While we're unable to recommend a specific time to travel, generally, the best time for this trip as per most travel sources, is between May and October. This is the dry season in Southern Africa, offering great weather and ideal conditions for wildlife viewing.

We are currently looking at multiple African tours through Intrepid Travel and need some clarification on the accommodation. They state that they are two-person canvas dome tents with camping mattresses supplied, however do not mention if we need to bring our own bedding eg sheets or sleeping bags. Can you please confirm if we are required to supply/bring these or will Intrepid Travel provide them for us?

Yes, you would need to bring a sleeping bag.

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From Cape Town to Johannesburg

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Plan your adventure:

Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 22
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cape Town
Cape Town
Start point
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (Meet at your joining hotel in central Cape Town)
Optional Activities
- Walk in Newlands Forest
- Table Mountain Aerial Cableway ride
- Visit Cape Town Stadium at the waterfront
- Welcome dinner with group
Landmarks
Table Mountain
Cape Town Stadium
Newlands Forest
Day 2
Cape Town to Western Cape
Cape Town to Western Cape
Included Activities
- Working farm overnight stay and farm insight
Optional Activities
- Walk around nearby mountains and farms
Day 3
Western Cape to Orange River
Western Cape to Orange River
Landmarks
Orange River
Namaqualand
Day 4
Orange River to Fish River Canyon
Orange River to Fish River Canyon
Included Activities
- Fish River Canyon entry
Optional Activities
- Canoe adventure on the Orange River
Landmarks
Fish River Canyon
Day 5
Fish River Canyon to Sesriem
Fish River Canyon to Sesriem
Optional Activities
- Stop at market or shop to stock up supplies
Landmarks
Sesriem Canyon
Namib Desert
Day 6
Sesriem to Sossusvlei
Sesriem to Sossusvlei
Meals
Brunch (Sunrise brunch with sand dunes backdrop)
Included Activities
- Sesriem sunrise sand dune visit
- Sossusvlei 4WD tour
Landmarks
Sossusvlei
Day 7
Namib Desert to Swakopmund
Namib Desert to Swakopmund
Optional Activities
- Visit Swakopmund Museum
Landmarks
Swakopmund Museum
Day 8
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Optional Activities
- Explore Germanic architecture
- Souvenir shopping
- Visit lighthouse
- Visit Swakopmund Museum
- Outdoor adventure activities
Landmarks
Swakopmund Lighthouse
Swakopmund Museum
Day 9
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Optional Activities
- Okakambe Trails visit
- Camel Farm visit
- Horse ride through desert
- Camel ride through desert
- Beach relaxation and swimming
Landmarks
Okakambe Trails
Camel Farm
Day 10
Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe
Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe
Included Activities
- Cape Cross Nature Reserve seal colony viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Hikes and guided walks in Spitzkoppe area
Landmarks
Cape Cross
Spitzkoppe
Day 11
Spitzkoppe to Etosha National Park
Spitzkoppe to Etosha National Park
Included Activities
- Etosha National Park overland vehicle safari
Optional Activities
- Evening game drive (subject to availability)
Landmarks
Etosha National Park
Day 12
Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park
Included Activities
- Etosha National Park overland vehicle safari
Landmarks
Etosha National Park
Day 13
Etosha National Park to Grootfontein
Etosha National Park to Grootfontein
Optional Activities
- Swimming
Day 14
Grootfontein
Grootfontein
Included Activities
- Grootfontein San Bushman cultural experience
Day 15
Grootfontein to Bagani
Grootfontein to Bagani
Landmarks
Okavango River
Day 16
Bagani to Okavango Delta
Bagani to Okavango Delta
Included Activities
- Okavango Delta boat safari
Landmarks
Okavango Delta
Day 17
Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Okavango Delta mokoro safari
- Okavango Delta nature walk
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over the Delta
Landmarks
Okavango Delta
Day 18
Okavango Delta to Bagani
Okavango Delta to Bagani
Optional Activities
- Boat trip
- Sunset cruise
Day 19
Bagani to Chobe National Park
Bagani to Chobe National Park
Optional Activities
- Chobe River cruise
Landmarks
Chobe National Park
Chobe River
Day 20
Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park
Included Activities
- Chobe National Park dawn 4WD safari
Optional Activities
- Afternoon boat cruise
- Afternoon game drive
Landmarks
Chobe National Park
Day 21
Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls
Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on the banks of the Zambezi River), Dinner (Celebration dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Visit Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (The Intrepid Foundation Partner)
Optional Activities
- Visit Victoria Falls
Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Zambezi River
Day 22
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Optional Activities
- Scenic helicopter flight (Zambezi Helicopter Company - CAA Zimbabwe endorsed)
Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Day 23
Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park
Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park
Included Activities
- Hwange National Park guided 4WD game drive
- Hwange Painted Dog Conservation visit
Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Hwange National Park
Day 24
Hwange National Park to Matobo National Park
Hwange National Park to Matobo National Park
Included Activities
- Hwange Painted Dog Conservation visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant in Bulawayo
Landmarks
Matobo National Park
Bulawayo
Day 25
Matobo National Park
Matobo National Park
Included Activities
- Matobo National Park rhino tracking
- Matobo National Park San rock paintings
- Matobo National Park Whovi Game Park
Landmarks
Matobo National Park
Whovi Game Park
Day 26
Matobo National Park to Tshipise
Matobo National Park to Tshipise
Landmarks
Honnet Nature Reserve
Day 27
Tshipise to Makushu Village
Tshipise to Makushu Village
Included Activities
- Makushu homestay - beading, cooking or dancing
Landmarks
Makushu Village
Day 28
Makushu Village to Kruger National Park
Makushu Village to Kruger National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kruger visit to Black Mambas HQ
Landmarks
Kruger National Park
Day 29
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park
Included Activities
- Kruger National Park full day 4WD safari
Landmarks
Kruger National Park
Day 30
Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
End point
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (Depart from your finishing hotel in Rosebank)
Included Activities
- Panorama Route Bourke's Luck Potholes
Landmarks
Blyde River Canyon
Bourke's Luck Potholes
Three Rondavels

Landmarks
Table Mountain
Cape Town Stadium
Newlands Forest

Landmarks
Orange River
Namaqualand

Landmarks
Fish River Canyon

Landmarks
Sesriem Canyon
Namib Desert

Landmarks
Sossusvlei

Landmarks
Swakopmund Museum

Landmarks
Swakopmund Lighthouse
Swakopmund Museum

Landmarks
Okakambe Trails
Camel Farm

Landmarks
Cape Cross
Spitzkoppe

Landmarks
Etosha National Park

Landmarks
Etosha National Park

Landmarks
Okavango River

Landmarks
Okavango Delta

Landmarks
Okavango Delta

Landmarks
Chobe National Park
Chobe River

Landmarks
Chobe National Park

Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Zambezi River

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Victoria Falls

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Victoria Falls
Hwange National Park

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Matobo National Park
Bulawayo

Landmarks
Matobo National Park
Whovi Game Park

Landmarks
Honnet Nature Reserve

Landmarks
Makushu Village

Landmarks
Kruger National Park

Landmarks
Kruger National Park

Landmarks
Blyde River Canyon
Bourke's Luck Potholes
Three Rondavels

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Rating: 4.5(12,086 reviews)
Response time: 6 hours
Response rate: 88%
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Traveler Reviews

3.3

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
4.0
Guide
3.5
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.5

Matthias
January 1st, 2023
The guides (Mambo, Daniel, Jackson) on the Cape Town to Vic Falls leg where excellent. The intinerary is good,...
The guides (Mambo, Daniel, Jackson) on the Cape Town to Vic Falls leg where excellent. The intinerary is good, except the "Okavango" is not the real Delta. It's the Panhandle, it's boring and you don't see the real Delta. It's fake advertising. The guide Joe on the Vic Falls to Jo'burg leg is the worst guide I ever met. He’s an authoritarian dictatorial leader who makes the whole tour revolve around himself, not around the travel experience, with his constant commenting on everything that crosses the view. He completely dominates the whole space, constantly drawing attention to himself, and wants to be in control of every move, restricting your movement. After a discussion over an open truck window with another group member he threatened to put me out of the tour in front of the whole group, accused me of disrespecting the crew and called me a racist out of nowhere. Next his behaviour during the game drives on the truck in Kruger Park is disgraceful. Every serious guide knows you’re supposed to keep quiet while actually viewing, photographing and enjoying the wildlife. Joe on the other hand is constantly making silly remarks on EVERY animal we encounter. Not once, but over and over again, while driving or while standing still to watch. (buffalo soldier, donkeys in pyjamas, pumba, gnu gnu gnu, heep heep hippo, impala = McDonalds, chicken impressions, hyena sounds, provoking elephants to charge, commenting every move, etc... it goes on and on). In response to my complaint, INTRPID believes this behaviour on game drives is ok, they ignore the false racism accusations, and repeat the guide's lies on "his authority being undermined" (yes that's what this person is all about). Avoid being stuck with this tour leader.Show more
Traveled in September 2022
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Matthias, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent Southern Africa Adventure trip. We are pleased to read of your positive experience with Mambo, Daniel and Jackson during your Cape Town to Vic Falls leg, however, we are disappointed that you didn't enjoy your trip experience with Joe, and the way in which he led this leg of your journey. While we can see that our Customer Care team have already been in contact with you to investigate and discuss your feedback, we regret that you remain dissatisfied with your overall experience and the responses which you have previously received from us. We wish you all the very best
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Laura
October 16th, 2017
This was my first experience with group travel and I really wasn’t sure it would be for me. But this trip exceeded my...
This was my first experience with group travel and I really wasn’t sure it would be for me. But this trip exceeded my expectations in every way. My fellow travelers were a broad mix of fascinating, intelligent people ranging in age from 26-76 and our guides were extremely knowledgeable and helpful, as well. The food was delicious and the sights incredible. Absolutely the adventure of a lifetime! Highly recommended. Show more
Traveled in September 2017

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Lisa
Asked on August 12th, 2025
Could you please confirm if the 7th of December is still available? If not, could you check the availability for the 4th of January?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  We have 15 spots available on the 07 Dec 2025 departure. We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 200 is required to confirm your space.
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Tom
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What is the best time to do this trip?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  While we're unable to recommend a specific time to travel, generally, the best time for this trip as per most travel sources, is between May and October. This is the dry season in Southern Africa, offering great weather and ideal conditions for wildlife viewing.
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Lindsay
Asked on May 23rd, 2024
We are currently looking at multiple African tours through Intrepid Travel and need some clarification on the accommodation. They state that they are two-person canvas dome tents with camping mattresses supplied, however do not mention if we need to bring our own bedding eg sheets or sleeping bags. Can you please confirm if we are required to supply/bring these or will Intrepid Travel provide them for us?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
  Yes, you would need to bring a sleeping bag.
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Kim
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is there a space left on this tour and is the departure guaranteed ? How many people are booked on that tour ?
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  Kim
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  how often approximately accommodation instead of camping is available ?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2022
  Presently, the January 8th, 2023 departure is still available to book. There are 7 people presently on it.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2022
  With regard to upgrades from camping, there are roughly 13 camping nights where this is an option, though it is dependent on availability. This can only de determined while in destination. As such, there may be nights were there aren't options available.

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